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Scottish Government finds ‘additional funding’ it says could avert bin strikes

IMPENDING strike action by waste workers in Scotland could be averted after “additional funding” was found, ministers have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024

'Plainly wrong': Ian Murray accused of 'lie' about SNP minister amid austerity row

AN SNP MSP has accused the Scottish Secretary of choosing “to lie on air” amid a row over an apparently false statement about the SNP Finance…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

'Worrying': Almost half of voters think polling card is sufficient ID

NEARLY half of voters in the UK believe a polling card is sufficient ID for voting in the General Election, a poll has indicated.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

'Final straw': Scottish pub closes down with jab at Government

A SCOTTISH pub has pointed the finger at inflation, surging utility costs, and the lack of business rates relief in the recent Scottish Budget as it…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Council leaders warn poverty gap will grow without more funding

COUNCIL leaders have warned the “poverty gap in Scotland will continue to grow” unless more cash can be found for local government as part of…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023

'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert

THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Architect of SNP Growth Commission speaks out against tax rises

THE architect of the SNP’s economic plans for independence has hit out at the party’s plans to raise income tax on high earners.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Kate Forbes highlights 'brutal' impact of Westminster cuts on Scottish Budget

FORMER finance secretary Kate Forbes has said the UK Government’s cuts to Scotland’s budget are “brutal” amid fears over whether a key…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023

MSPs to be updated on Scottish Government’s delayed A9 dualling programme

TRANSPORT Secretary Mairi McAllan will today update Holyrood on the Scottish Government’s delayed plans to dual the A9 road...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023

Shona Robison confirms gender reform appeal to be scrapped despite 'outrageous' block

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison confirmed any further legal challenge to recent rulings on the controversial gender recognition reform will be…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023